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November 01, 2021
Nashville Bar Association Annual Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Institute TexasBarCLE 31st Annual Entertainment Law Institute
Plaintiffs Bar Not Happy with J&J's Shift of Liability to Victim Fund
November 01, 2021
A bankruptcy filing allows Johnson & Johnson to shift legal liability over its talc-based baby powder into a potential $2 billion compensation program for cancer victims, but not without a big fight from the plaintiffs bar.
Online Extra: Talent Crunch Triggering Alarm Bells for Law Firms
November 01, 2021
The talent crunch has triggered alarm bells about law firms' long-term viability, as epic workloads and existential upheaval continue to rain on a generation that's less interested in the traditional benefits of Big Law life.
COVID-19: Economic Stimulus and SBA Loans
November 01, 2021
A summary of information on the various provisions under the new federal economic stimulus package.
How Disney's Motion to Compel Arbitration of Scarlett Johansson's Lawsuit Over 'Day-and-Date' Release of Black Widow Movie Might Have Played Out
October 01, 2021
Johansson alleges that, in order to generate new subscribers for Disney+, Disney intentionally interfered with her talent agreement with Disney affiliate Marvel Studios for her featured role in Black Widow — and thus allegedly induced Marvel to breach a promise in the Johansson/Marvel agreement for the film to be initially distributed in exclusive "wide theatrical release." Updated Oct. 1 to reflect a confidential settlement reached in the case.
Procuring Talent Through 'Acquihire' Agreements
October 01, 2021
The gold in the gold rush in tech M&A is talent to develop and integrate artificial intelligence technology. Faced with a shortage in skilled employees, buyers are using "acquihires," a discreet M&A strategy that oftentimes flies under the news radar, to bolster AI benches.
What Makes Forensic Reports Different?
October 01, 2021
Why Are Courts Breaking the Rules and What Are the Unintended Consequences? A lesson learned by young lawyers everywhere is that internal, corporate investigations can be, and frequently are, privileged. However, it is difficult to square that concept with the recent spate of federal court opinions that have concluded that cybersecurity forensic reports generally are not privileged.
Court's Decision In Epic/Apple Battle Explained
October 01, 2021
The federal judge who presided over the antitrust showdown between Fortnite developer Epic Games Inc. and Apple Inc. found that Epic failed to prove the tech giant is a monopolist, but ordered Apple to allow certain in-app purchasing communications.
Appellate Division Upholds West Side Tower
October 01, 2021
In a dispute over West Side development, the First Department handed a victory to developers seeking to build a 39-story building on the block between West 65th and West 66th Street, and Columbus Avenue and Central Park West.
Electronic Discovery Document Review: The Power of Feedback
October 01, 2021
Human review of documents will continue to play a huge part in the ediscovery process. Managing reviewer training and accuracy can make or break the budget for your matter.

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